October 16 - 31 , 2016 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY B9
SURREY – Flu shots aren ’ t just about you . They ’ re about the people around you . Fraser Health is reminding people to get their flu shot and help protect their loved ones this winter .
“ We call this approach ‘ community ’, or ‘ herd ’ immunity ,” says Fraser Health Medical Health Officer Dr . Ingrid Tyler . “ This occurs when a critical portion of the community is immunized against contagious illnesses like the flu , the spread of the disease is contained , and those who can ’ t get a flu shot for health or medical reasons are better protected .”
For healthy people , falling sick with the flu means a few days of feeling miserable , but for young children , the elderly and those with underlying health conditions , it can lead to hospitalization and
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Intensive Care Unit admissions . Fraser Health is encouraging everyone to get a flu shot so you ’ re not only protecting yourself , but also the high-risk people around you .
Flu shots are recommended for everyone and are available free of cost in B . C . for all children between six months and five years old , seniors 65 years old and older , pregnant women , Aboriginal people and individuals with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems . People who work or live with people who have a higher risk of complications from the flu and visitors to health facilities are also eligible for a free vaccine .
Influenza , or the flu , is a virus infection of the upper airway , and can lead to symptoms of fever , headache , fatigue and
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cough . Complications from influenza , such as pneumonia , are more common in the elderly and those with heart , lung or other health conditions . An estimated 4,000 to 8,000 Canadians , mainly seniors , die every year from complications of influenza infection . Influenza is easily spread from person to person , and an
ABS-CBN , the country ’ s leading entertainment and media company , was honored as the Best TV Station at the 2016 PMPC Star Awards for TV , making it the company ’ s eighth consecutive win since 2009 .
The Kapamilya network also topped the awards night as its roster of programs and artists were recognized across categories in both TV and Music .
“ FPJ ’ s Ang Probinsyano ” was hailed as the Best Primetime Drama Series with Coco Martin as this year ’ s Best Drama Actor . Child actors McNeal Briguela and Simon Pineda , who play Makmak and Onyok in the hit teleserye , were also named as Best Child Performer and Best New Male TV Personality , respectively .
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infected person can spread the virus before they even know that they are sick .
Flu shots are now available at your doctor ’ s office , walk-in clinics and pharmacies . To find a flu clinic near you , click here .
New flu vaccines are released every year to keep up with rapidly adapting flu viruses .
Kapamilya programs , artists shine in PMPC Star Awards for TV , Music
A . Goliath of Gath was originally credited with the rather incredible height of 6 cubits and a span , or 9 feet 6 1 / 2 inches . Biblical scholars now attribute to him a wholly credible height of 4 Greek cubits and a span , or 6 feet 10 inches . This , however , would still have been an imposing height by the standards of 1060 B . C .
Oops ! The Manila district of Pandacan did not earn its name because its early inhabitants were short , or pandak . The actual root name is Pandanan , “ a place where the panda plants grow abundantly .” But the Spanish conquistadors had a hard time pronouncing the name and subsequently corrupted it to Pandaca .
For the Record . The tallest major tribes in the world are the Watusis ( or Tutsis ) of Rwanda and Burundi , Central Africa , and the Dinkas of Sudan . Their average male adults stand 6 feet 5 inches ; females 5 feet 10 inches . The smallest tribe are the Mbutis of Zaire , with an average height of 4 feet 6 inches for men and 4 feet 5 inches for women .
WORD WATCH Brobdingnagian ( brab ’ ding nag ’ i-an ) : gigantic ; from Brobdingnag , a land of giants in Swift ’ s Gulliver ’ s Travels .
lia Montes starrer “ Doble Kara ” bagged the Best Daytime Drama Series award , while actors Arjo Atayde and Aaron Villaflor were both recognized as Best Drama Supporting Actor for their work in “ FPJ ’ s Ang Probinsyano ” and “ All of Me .”
Luis Manzano was one of the most awarded stars of the night as he garnered the awards for Best Male TV Host , Best Game Show Host , and Best Talent Search Show Host . He shares the Best Talent Search Host award with Robi Domingo and Kim Chiu for “ The Voice Kids 3 .”
Other Kapamilya big winners were Kim Chiu and Xian Lim ( German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year ), Anne Curtis ( Best Female TV Host ), Boy Abunda ( Best Celebrity Talk Show Host and Best Public Affairs Program Host ), Ria Atayde ( Best New Female TV Personality ), “ ASAP ” ( Best Musical Variety Show ), “ Goin ’ Bulilit ” ( Best Gag Show ), “ Tonight with Boy Abunda ” ( Best Celebrity Talk Show ), “ Ipaglaban Mo ” ( Best Drama Anthology ), at “ RX Plus ” ( Best Lifestyle Show ).
ABS-CBN ’ s news and current affairs arm also bagged awards including Best News Program (“ TV Patrol ”), Best Documentary Special (“ Politika at Pamilya , Sila Noon , Sila Pa Rin Ngayon ”), Best Magazine Show (“ Rated K ”), Best Educational TV Program (“ Matanglawin ”), and Best Public Affairs Program
Because flu viruses evolve so quickly , last year ’ s vaccine may not protect you from this year ’ s viruses .
Access high resolution videos in English and Punjabi and photos about the importance of getting the flu shot . ( media @ fraserhealth . ca )
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Kapamilya news and current affairs personalities were also recognized like Korina Sanchez ( Best Magazine Show Host ), Julius Babao ( Best Public Service Program Host ), Kim Atienza ( Best Educational Program Host ), Anthony Taberna , Jorge Carino , Atom Araullo , Amy Perez , Winnie Cordero , Ariel Ureta , and Gretchen Ho ( Best Morning Show Hosts for “ Umagang Kay Ganda ”).
For the PMPC Star Awards for Music , Kapamilya talent also stood out like Jed Madela ( Best Male Recording Artist of the Year ), Jolina Magdangal ( Best Female Recording Artist of the Year ), Marion Aunor ( Best Female Pop Artist of the Year ), Janella Salvador ( Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year ), Hashtags ( Best Dance Album of the Year ), Vice Ganda and Edward Benossa ( Best Music Video of the Year ).
Kapamilya stars Arjo and Ria Atayde were recognized as Male and Female Star of the Night for Music , while Luis Manzano and Yassi Pressman were hailed as Male and Female Star of the Night for TV .
The Philippine Movie Press Club ( PMPC ) Star Awards is an annual award giving body that recognizes outstanding actors , musical artists , and programming . ( www . abscbnpr . com )